2022 Maryland Statutes
Family Law
Title 9.5 - Maryland Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
Subtitle 3 - Enforcement
Section 9.5-301 - Definitions

Universal Citation:
MD. Family Law Code § 9.5-301 (2022)
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    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

    (b)    “Petitioner” means a person who seeks enforcement of an order for return of a child under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction or enforcement of a child custody determination.

    (c)    “Respondent” means a person against whom a proceeding has been commenced for enforcement of an order for return of a child under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction or enforcement of a child custody determination.

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